FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Goalkeeper Emily Streib earned the Northeast Conference Defensive Player of the Week after she helped the Fairfield University field hockey team post a 2-1 win over the University of New Hampshire last weekend. The fifth-year student-athlete earned the award in her third start of the season.

Streib posted a season-best eight saves in the match, facing 13 shots over her 60 minutes in the goal. Most of her stops came in the second half, posting two saves in the third quarter and three more saves in the fourth quarter. The Wildcats posted nine of their shots in the second half but Streib was able to turn away each of those offensive runs. With the result, Streib earned her first win as a member of the Fairfield field hockey program.

For the season, Streib owns a 2.56 goals against average with a .706 save percentage through her 175 minutes of work. She has allowed five goals and turned away 12 shots during her three appearances. 

The Fairfield University field hockey team, under Head Coach Jackie Kane, continue their season with a pair of games this weekend. The Stags open NEC play with a road game against Rider University on Friday afternoon before hosting the University of Maine on Sunday, September 29 at noon.